Falah played at Bellflower St. John Bosco before signing a letter of intent with USC. He redshirted in 2013 and played in three games last season.

When left tackle Chad Wheeler sustained a season-ending knee injury last season, then-freshman Toa Lobendahn filled the spot. Lobendahn continues to work as the starter.

But Falah is working to create a role.

Coach Steve Sarkisian noted the vast majority of players, regardless of their build-up coming out of high school, will not be on track to become starters or Freshman All-Americans. The majority take time to develop.